Libya: Gunmen kidnap Jordan’s ambassador to Libya
Nigeria: Scores of girls abducted from school by suspected rebels
Ukraine: Putin warns Merkel of civil war in Ukraine
Palestine: Multiple assaults & abductions across Gaza, West Bank, Jerusalem
Palestine: Israeli police deport six Jerusalemites from Al-Aqsa
Nigeria: Dozens killed in bus station blast outside Abuja
Palestine: Woman dies in Bethlehem due to effects of tear gas inhalation fired by Israeli soldiers
Palestine: Israeli military and settlers attack Palestinian workers in Nablus
Palestine: Israeli forces critically injure, detain youth in Aida camp
Syria: Al-Manar TV crew members shot dead by Syrian rebels in Maaloula
Palestine: Israeli bulldozers break into eastern Khan Younis
Pakistan: Five, including sister shot dead by brother over marriage of choice
Palestine: Israeli forces kidnap four in Hebron, raid village near Jenin
Palestine: Israeli settlers assault three Palestinian youths in Jerusalem
Palestine: Israeli forces storm Aqsa Mosque compound, injuring six
Chile: 12 killed, president declares state of emergency in Valparaiso as deadly fire ravage hilltops
US: Police arrest suspect after fatal shooting at US Jewish facilities
Yemen reports first MERS virus death as Saudi toll up to 68
Palestine: Israeli troops shoot 2 young people during clashes in Aida camp
Pakistan: Blast at football stadium kills seven in Lyari
[Photo: The News] KARACHI, (Dawn and Agencies): A bomb blast in Karachi early on Wednesday killed seven people and wounded 26 others, police said. The blast took place in the impoverished Lyari neighbourhood of the city after a football … Continued
Jammu & Kashmir: 5 Indian army troopers killed on Kashmir LoC
SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir, (Xinhua): Five Indian army troopers were killed early Tuesday by Pakistani troops during an ambush on line-of-control (LoC), which divides Kashmir between India and Pakistan controlled parts, officials said. Reports said Pakistani troopers have entered Indian-controlled part … Continued
Pakistan: Gunmen kill 13 passengers in Pakistan’s Balochistan
ISLAMABAD, (Xinhua): Unidentified terrorists shot dead 13 passengers in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province in an apparent ethnic-motivated attack early Tuesday, police said. The passengers were heading to eastern Punjab province from Balochistan for “Eid” festival when gunmen stopped two buses … Continued
Pakistan: 14 abducted coach passengers slain in Mach
QUETTA, (The News): The bodies of the fourteen coach passengers last night abducted and slain near Mach of District Bolan have been recovered Tuesday morning from the nearby mountains. Mach Assistant Commissioner, Kashif Nabi told Geo News that some … Continued
Pakistan: Former UK MP Sarwar takes oath as 35th Punjab governor
LAHORE, (The News): Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar was sworn in as the 35th Governor of Punjab on Monday in a ceremony held at the Governor’s House in Lahore. Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, Justice Umar Ata Bandial, administered … Continued
Jammu & Kashmir: Two militants,soldier killed in Kupwara
By Shabir Ibn Yusuf Srinagar, J &K, India, (Greater Kashmir):: Two militants and an [Indian] Army soldier were killed in two different encounters on the Line of Control (LoC) and hinterland in frontier district of Kupwara on Saturday, [Indian] Army … Continued
Nepal: Two killed in elephant attack
KATHMANDU, (Xinhua): Two people were killed when an elephant went on rampage at Haripur-1 in the Sarlahi district of Nepal, locals said on Sunday. The elephant killed Upendra Mahato, 30, and two-and-half-year- old Hiriya Mahato in the district. Upendra had … Continued
Pakistan: 20 killed as heavy rain batters Karachi
KARACHI, (The News): At least 20 people were killed in different parts of Karachi as heavy rain lashed the port city on Saturday. The heavy downpour caused massive gridlocks in the city, adding to the miseries of the commuters. … Continued
Pakistan: Shi’a Muslim leader, son, killed in Rahim Yar Khan
By Kashif Zafar BAHAWALPUR, (The Express Tribune): The Shia Council’s Divisional President Sheikh Manzoor Hussain and his younger son Haider Ali were killed as a result of firing in Rahim Yar Khan on Friday. Hussain was leaving his house in Umar … Continued
Pakistan:Child electrocuted, 2 injured in rain related incidents in Karachi
KARACHI, (The News): Two persons were injured when the roof of a CNG filling station came down at Nipa intersection while a child was electrocuted in Paposh area due to heavy rainfall that lashed Karachi Saturday morning, Geo News reported. … Continued
Pakistan:At least 13 dead as torrential rain lashes KP
[A view of flood water entered into residential area of Hayatabad area due to torrential rains. APP photo] [Flood water entered into residential area of Hayatabad area due to torrential rains. — Photo by APP] [Residents struggling to block … Continued
Pakistan: Eight, including five policemen, killed in Karachi violence
File photo KARACHI, (Dawn): At least eight people, including five policemen, were killed in different incidents of violence in Karachi. Unknown motorcycle-riding gunmen opened fire targeting a police mobile deployed for duty at the bridge linking Shah Faisal colony area … Continued
Pakistan: Contempt of court: Imran Khan gets time till 11:30am to submit revised reply
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) has given Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman, Imran Khan time till 11:30 am to submit his revised reply in the contempt of court case Friday, Geo News reported. Imran Khan had earlier submitted … Continued
Pakistan: Flood water plays havoc in Chitral
CHITRAL: Torrential rains continued lashing parts of Chitral for the second consecutive day, causing flood in Reshan nullah and destroying as many as 120 houses besides washing away 6 bridges and many roads, Geo News reported Friday. According … Continued
Pakistan: Two police officers shot dead in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Two policemen including a Station House Officer (SHO) were killed when unknown gunmen opened fire on a police mobile on late Thursday night. According to reports, the incident took place in Daudzai area of the provincial capital, in … Continued
Bangladesh: Security forces kill protesters
Human Rights Watch: Bangladeshi security forces have frequently used excessive force in responding to street protests, killing at least 150 protesters and injuring at least 2,000 more since February 2013. While large numbers of protesters have been arrested, the Bangladeshi … Continued
India: Delhi-Amritsar bus plunges into Bhakra canal, 25 feared dead
[Photo: A crane pulling the bus out from Bhakra Canal at Sondh water works near Sirhind in Fategarh Sahib district on Wednesday. Bharat Bhushan/HT] By Vishal Rambani and Gupreet Singh Mehak Sirhind, (Hindustan Times): About 25 people were … Continued
Pakistan: John Kerry opens talks on anti-terror cooperation
ISLAMABAD, (Xinhua): Visiting U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday opened talks in Pakistan on cooperation to effectively fight terrorism. The talks also focused on the controversial drone strikes, enhancing economic cooperation and the role the two sides play … Continued
Pakistan: Rangers vehicle targeted in Manghopir blast, 2 injured
KARACHI, (The News): Two Rangers personnel were injured when a blast hit their vehicle in Manghopir area of Karachi on Wednesday, Geo News reported. According to Superintendent Police (SP) Orangi Chaudhry Asad, the Rangers mobile was on regular patrol … Continued
Pakistan: US Sec of State Kerry to arrive Wednesday night for talks
ISLAMABAD, (The News): The US Secretary of State Senator John Kerry will arrive late on Wednesday night on a day’s visit to resume the dialogue with the Nawaz Sharif government in Islamabad with officials saying that there was a possibility … Continued
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